Clinical Psychologist (Health Promotion and Behavior Change) SME IV

Knowesis Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Knowesis is seeking a SME IV – Clinical Psychologist to lead population-wide health promotion and behavior-change initiatives within the Psychological Health Center of Excellence. The role focuses on preventing mental health disorders and building psychological resilience through evidence-based messaging and self-management tools.

The position is Full-Time with Hybrid/Telework eligibility, requiring a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and extensive postdoctoral experience in public

Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology required.
• At least 13 years of full-time postdoctoral experience in clinical psychology.
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral work leading or contributing to population-level public health efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise for population-wide health promotion and behavior change initiatives.
• Develop tools and messaging for evidence-based self-management to promote mental wellbeing.
• Assess government services promoting psychological functioning and identify best practices.
• Tailor messaging to optimize impact across channels.

Skills

Population health

Mental health promotion

Behavior change

Public health

Strategic communication

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Job description

• Location Various,Silver Spring, MD, 20815,United States
• Job Category Scientific & Medical Research
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree Doctorate

Description

Position: SME IV – Clinical Psychologist (Health Promotion and Behavior Change)

Location: Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE)

Work Environment: Hybrid / Telework Eligible (Routine and situational telework is authorized. Facility space restrictions may necessitate part-time or full-time telework.)

Clearance Required: TIER 2: Non-critical sensitive position (Must be able to obtain and maintain)

Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $130,000 - $157,000

The SME IV – Clinical Psychologist (Health Promotion and Behavior Change) provides top-tier expertise in developing population-wide health promotion and behavior change initiatives. This role focuses on preventing mental health disorders and promoting psychological resilience across the military community through evidence-based messaging and self-management tools.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide subject-matter expertise on the development of population-wide health promotion and behavior change initiatives that promote mental health and decrease risk factors.
• Develop tools and messaging pointing military community members toward evidence-based self-management techniques that promote mental wellbeing.
• Assess government services and resources promoting positive psychological functioning and identify trusted sources and best practices.
• Tailor psychological health promotion and behavior change messaging to optimize impact across various communication channels.
• Produce technical artifacts (e.g., reports, tools, briefings, presentations, and manuscripts) consistent with the PHCoE mission set.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
• At least 13 years of full-time postdoctoral work experience directly related to the practice of clinical psychology.
• At least 3 years of full-time postdoctoral work leading or providing substantial technical inputs to population-level public health efforts promoting positive mental health and encouraging behavior changes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large-scale health communication campaigns.
• Background in public health in addition to clinical psychology.
• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.